Lawrence Mooney and Friends

Lawrence Mooney is one of Australia’s most popular and best known Comedians and recently he has appeared as the man behind all of those wonderful characters on The Front Bar.

This veteran of stage, radio and television is at the Ballarat Mechanics Institute for one show only to deliver 50 minutes of his brilliant standup comedy.”

Also featuring Comedy Legend:

Elliot Goblet

Elliot Goblet is well accepted as being one of the most original Comedians in the history of the known universe.

He is best remembered from his over 60 standup comedy spots on national television…62 to be precise.

What’s more this Comedian who invites you to “change gears mentally” has performed all over Australia and in 7 other countries including the Montreal Comedy Festival.

Marlaina McPhillips – The MC

Marlaina McPhillips has been around for just a short time but has made a real impact at corporate & private events, weddings, fundraisers plus hosting comedy shows.

As an MC, she brings warm energy, quick wit, sharp timing and a seamless flow to every event. Also she has the kind of playful energy that gets everyone primed for those ahead.

“Seeing Marlaina on stage convinced me that she has all of the important qualities of a very good MC. At my large event in February, 2026 she got glowing reports from the audience.” Jack Levi aka Comedian Elliot Goblet.

Doors open at 12.30pm, 1,30pm Show-time. There is no allocated seating. A bar will operate in the Humffray Room for this performance.

Tickets can also be purchased from the BMI Library

This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work, learn and create. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land.